Hans Gál's works composed before 1933 were widely published and performed, but his later works, like the Lodge and Thomas Moore settings, remained unpublished and unperformed for decades.
Composer Biography
Hans Gál fled to Britain in 1938 after Hitler's annexation of Austria and eventually became a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in 1945.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hans Gál's creative gift allowed him to maintain his artistic integrity and inner values in his compositions, regardless of external circumstances.
Composer Biography
Hans Gál, a composer born near Vienna, was dismissed from his directorship in Mainz and had his music banned by the Nazis in 1933 due to his Jewish ancestry.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hans Gál was deeply committed to 'vocal chamber music,' believing in a revival of music-making joy and the creation of new vocal music that returns to genuine vocal traditions.
Recording & Production
This album is the second in a series by Borealis, a professional chamber choir, dedicated to recording the complete 'Music for Voices' by Austrian-Jewish émigré composer Hans Gál.
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